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PM to attend Chief Poundmaker exoneration

PM to attend Chief Poundmaker exoneration

On May 23, a special ceremony attended by the Prime Minister will mark the exoneration of Chief Poundmaker.
A last hurrah

A last hurrah

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Charged after police chase, Nicotine matters adjourned to May 23

Charged after police chase, Nicotine matters adjourned to May 23

The next North Battleford provincial court date for Randall Nicotine is May 23 by closed-circuit TV. The date was agreed to at Nicotine’s latest court appearance Wednesday, also by closed-circuit TV.
Provincial badminton to include local competitors

Provincial badminton to include local competitors

A total of 64 competitors, some of them from the Battlefords and surrounding area, will compete at the 2019 SHSAA Provincial Badminton Championships this Saturday, May 11 at Swift Current Comprehensive.
Battlefords medals at Canadian Prairie Championships

Battlefords medals at Canadian Prairie Championships

Athletes from North Battleford Water Doves were among those who earned medals at the Canadian Prairie Champions in Regina. Over 250 athletes were in competition from five provinces across Canada.
B’ford: steady calls for service numbers

B’ford: steady calls for service numbers

Battlefords RCMP has controversial drug detection device
Town group plans downtown party July 18

Town group plans downtown party July 18

A new group in Battleford hopes to bring some fun downtown. Former mayor Gail Sack was at Town Hall on Monday to speak to town council on behalf of the new Battleford Community Spirit Group.
Another government term almost over, and military procurement is still a mess

Another government term almost over, and military procurement is still a mess

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Golf club planning events at the lake

Golf club planning events at the lake

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Tanya Aguilar-Antiman new Mosquito chief

Tanya Aguilar-Antiman new Mosquito chief

There is a new chief on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation. Tanya Aguilar-Antiman won the vote to become the new chief and was sworn in this week. According to results posted on Mosquito’s website, she finished first with 196 votes.
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